Material: Cloisonné enamel with metal body
Motif: Pixiu (Pi Yao) – Wealth & Protection
Inscription: “Zhao Cai Jin Bao”
Style: Chinese / Oriental / Feng Shui Art
Quantity: One matching pair (2 pieces)
Height: approx. 14 cm (5.5 inches)
Length: approx. 22 cm (8.66 inches)
Width: approx. 10 cm (3.94 inches)
Total weight: approx. 4,270 g (about 9.41 lbs)
This is a matching pair of antique Chinese Pixiu (Pi Yao) statues, crafted using traditional cloisonné enamel techniques. The figures feature rich turquoise-blue enamel ground with intricate floral scroll patterns and finely cast bronze details.
Pixiu is a powerful mythical creature in Chinese Feng Shui, believed to attract wealth, protect prosperity, and ward off negative energy. The characters “Zhao Cai Jin Bao” (Attract Wealth and Treasure) are prominently displayed, symbolizing financial success and abundance.
Each Pixiu is depicted in a dynamic guarding posture, with expressive facial features and flowing decorative elements. The enamel surfaces show natural aging while retaining vivid coloration, making this pair an excellent decorative and collectible Feng Shui set.
This Pixiu pair is ideal for Feng Shui placement, display in an office or home, or for collectors of Asian antiques and cloisonné art.